Flourishing programs in 90+ disciplines. A vibrant Christian mission. $50 million
in new campus construction. Championship athletics. 94% placement within 6 months
of graduation. There’s never been a better time to consider Hope College.

As a member of the MIAA and NCAA Division III associations, Hope College sponsors
22 varsity sports for men and women. The college is home to the 2014 NCAA Division
III National Championship women’s volleyball team.

Installing efficiency upgrades in building systems such as LED bulbs, variable-frequency drives, motion-sensor light
switches and high-efficiency furnaces and water heaters

Many of the cleaning products used by custodial staff, as well as those we provide
for cottage and apartment residents, were recently replaced with environmentally friendly
alternatives to conform to the Green Cleaning Policy.

Sustainability tips

Yes, you can help! Be mindful of your habits and your habitat, then make improvements
to go green.

Wait until you have a full load of laundry, and wash using cold water.

When you're a bit chilled in your cottage or apartment, throw on a sweatshirt instead
of bumping up the thermostat.

Be sure there is nothing blocking your vents.

Limit your use of disposable dishware.

Take shorter showers, and don't leave the water running while you brush your teeth.

Turn off lights and TVs as you exit a room.

Personal refrigerators use a lot of energy even though they are small. Make the best
use of the main refrigerator(s) in your cottage, then see if you can go without the
portable.

Air conditioning is another big energy-use system. On cool nights, open your windows,
then close them in the morning before the day heats up.

In the heating season, be sure your windows and storm windows are closed and locked.

Be mindful of how you throw stuff away — look for trash/recycle/compost containers
and use them appropriately.

Consider getting a compost bucket for your cottage or apartment.

At Move-Out time look for the donation boxes in the dorms and consider donating your gently used clothing or household goods instead of putting them into the dumpster
— and ultimately into the landfill.

To future Fried Cottage residents: These lovely pocket doors were just discovered during remodeling. Patent info on the bracket is from 1890! While we expect all @HopeCollege students to care for their living areas, we especially hope you take care of this historic feature!